Melatonin 300mcgs? Whats a mcg?!
Question: I bought some melatonin a few days ago (the natural sleep-aid). I didn't read the bottle closely when I bought it, and turns out I bought a bottle of 100, 300mcg tablets. What is a mcg? Is it more or less then a mg? How many mcgs= 1mg?
How much should a 20 year old girl (5'8 weighing 130lbs) take? It says to take one, but that had no effect on me.
Answers: I bought some melatonin a few days ago (the natural sleep-aid). I didn't read the bottle closely when I bought it, and turns out I bought a bottle of 100, 300mcg tablets. What is a mcg? Is it more or less then a mg? How many mcgs= 1mg?
How much should a 20 year old girl (5'8 weighing 130lbs) take? It says to take one, but that had no effect on me.
Hi,
I have never heard of Melatonin being sold in mcg's. Usually it comes in mg's...please make sure you have read the label correctly before following any dosage advice:)
One mcg, or microgram, is one-thousandth of one gram.
This is from an article I found regarding dosage:
"How Much Should You Take?
The answer may depend on your age.
Researchers believe that the level of natural melatonin your body produces diminishes with age, which may help explain why children fall asleep so easily while the aged have more difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. Anecdotal evidence suggests that people over 65 may require 3mg-6mg a night, whereas younger people may do better with a smaller dose. Some studies have even suggested that as little as 300 micrograms is ideal for younger users, but it